On March 15, 2022, seven youth from across the state of Utah filed their constitutional climate lawsuit, Natalie R. v. State of Utah. The youth argue that, through its statutory policy to maximize, promote, and systematically authorize the development of fossil fuels in Utah, the State is actively causing and contributing to Utah’s hazardous air quality and dangerous climate crisis impacts, harming the young plaintiffs and violating their state constitutional rights to life, health, and safety. 

The youth plaintiffs also claim that their state government has long known of the dangers of fossil fuels yet has continued to take affirmative actions that worsen air pollution and the climate crisis in the Beehive State, resulting in increasingly hazardous air quality and climate impacts that directly harm Utah’s children.

The first hearing in this case will take place in Salt Lake City on Friday November 4th.

Attend the hearing and join an in-person solidarity rally (or watch a livestream of the rally online) to support these young climate leaders!

What Can I Do To Support Natalie R. v. State of Utah?

There are TWO easy, impactful actions you can take TODAY to support the Natalie R. v. State of Utah youth plaintiffs.

1. Join Us at the Upcoming Hearing and Solidarity Rally in Salt Lake City!
   The Utah youth plaintiffs are preparing for their first hearing and they need your support! On Friday, November 4th, attend their hearing at 9:00 am MDT at the Third District Courthouse - Fourth Floor Room N-41 - located at 450 S State St in Salt Lake City. Seating is limited so arrive early to secure your spot in the courtroom!
   
   Then, on the afternoon of the 4th at 4:00 pm MDT, join us for a solidarity rally in support of the youth plaintiffs at Washington Square Park (located across from the courthouse at 451 S State St in Salt Lake City). You’ll hear from some of the youth plaintiffs who filed this constitutional climate lawsuit, as well as their attorneys, as they talk about the hearing and share why climate action in our courts is critical to securing their legal right to life, health, and safety in the state of Utah.
   
   Not in Salt Lake City? You can watch a livestream of the solidarity rally at 4pm on Friday, November 4th on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/youthvgov
    

2. Spread the Word about the Hearing on November 4th!

   Help us spread the word so that we can get as many Utahns as possible to attend the hearing on November 4, as well as join the solidarity rally at Washington Square Park (or watch the livestream of the rally online).

   Please use this social media toolkit to spread awareness about the upcoming hearing and public event!
    

   CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT

3. Sign A Wall of Support!
   Stand in solidarity with these courageous young climate leaders by signing this online wall of support today. Let’s show these young Utahns that people across the state, and around the world, support their fight for breathable air and climate justice in Utah!

Thank you for supporting Utah youth fighting to protect their right to breathable air and a safe climate!